Roy J. Shephard (ed.)

Gender, Physical Activity, and Aging

Herausgeber: Shephard, Roy J

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Why do women live longer than men? Does ownership of paired X chromosomes confer more prolonged survival on females, or is the gender difference in life-expectancy a cumulative consequence of differing life experiences for women and men? The areas of gender differences in aging, functional capacity, and the response to physical activity have often been the basis for speculation rather than informed judgment. Gender, Physical Activity, and Aging draws upon the sound knowledge base of leading investigators to provide objective, evidence-based evaluations of particular facets of the aging process. Focusing on gender differences, it examines the rate of aging, loss of functional capacity, disability, and the quality of life among the elderly and presents evidence of potential modification through physical activity and lifestyle.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 302
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. August 2001
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 248mm x 159mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 603g
• ISBN-13: 9780849310270
• ISBN-10: 084931027X
• Artikelnr.: 21981773

Autorenporträt

Roy J. Shephard

Inhaltsangabe

Technical Problems in Comparing Data for Male and Female Subjects. Physical Activity Patterns
Assessment
and Motivation in Older Adults. Constitution or Environment: The Basis of Regional and Ethnic Differences in the Interactions between Gender
Age
and Functional Capacity. Limitations to Oxygen Transport with Aging. Physical Activity
Fitness
and Gender in Relation to Morbidity
Survival
Quality of Life
and Independence in Older Age. Aging of the Neuromuscular System. Aging and Sarcopenia. Aging
Gender
and Susceptibility to Muscle Damage and Overtraining. Aging of Joints and Skeletal System. Aging
Obesity
and Metabolic Regulation. Aging of Immune and Humoral Responses. Conclusions: Implications for Health and Society.